Rules of Improv
Go with the flow no matter what, mistakes are happy accidents in improv.
THERE ARE NO MISTAKES
What is the first thing that happens in improv other than the greeting?
The performers ask for a ONE WORD suggestion from the audience.
NAME AT LEAST TWO BENEFITS OF THE COUNTING GAME
+100 for every CORRECT extra one
-50 for only 1
1. Working as a team
2. Listening
3. Focus
TRUE OR FALSE
You should never turn your back to the audience
TRUE
You go with the suggestions given by your scene partner(s). Never deny. Never say no to a suggestion.
AGREE
What happens after a word is taken from the audience?
The monologist says a series of stories relating to the word.
NAME AT LEAST TWO BENEFITS OF PASS THE CLAP
+100 for every CORRECT extra one
-100 for only 1
1. working as a team
2. paying attention
3. eye contact
What does the monologist do?
half explanation =100 pts
full explanation= 200 pts
The monologist tells a couple of stories relating to the word that was suggested.
After going along with a suggestion, you ADD ON to it
YES, AND
What happens after the monologist says the monologue about the word?
3. The people on the stage then perform a scene relating to the story and/ or word.
NAME AT LEAST TWO BENEFITS OF FREEZE
+100 for every CORRECT extra one
150 TOTAL for only 1
1. Thinking on your feet
2. Working as team/ partner
3. Listening to each other
Who created the 4 rules of improv?
a) Amy Poehler
b) Tina Fey
c) Kristen Whiig
d) Kristen Bell
e) Tina Fuller
b) Tina Fey
What was the name of the group we watched do Improv?
a) Hammerkatz
b) Dangerbox
c) Upright Citizens Brigade
d) Upright Citizens Group
c) Upright Citizens Brigade
Do not ask questions in the scene. Instead, SAY what is going on.
MAKE STATEMENTS
How does the scene end?
4. The scene ends by someone running through the stage.
NAME AT LEAST THREE BENEFITS OF KITTY WANTS A CORNER
+100 for every CORRECT extra one
200 total for 1
300 total for 2
1. Eye contact
2. Focus/ paying attention
3. Thinking on your feet
4. Having fun/ building community
Name at least 3 things that should be in a story
+100 for every CORRECT extra one
1. plot (beginning, middle, end)
2. characters
3. dialogue
4. exposition
5. rising action
6. climax
7. falling action
8. resolution
9. conflict
10. setting
NAME ALL FOUR RULES OF IMPROV
DOUBLE IF YOU ALSO SAY WHAT THEY ARE
1. Agree- You go with the suggestions given by your scene partner(s). Never deny. Never say no to a suggestion.
2. Yes, And- After going along with a suggestion, you add on to it.
3. Make statements- Do not ask questions in the scene. Instead, SAY what is going on.
4. There are no mistakes- Go with the flow, mistakes are happy accidents in improv.
WHAT IS THE ENTIRE ORDER OF AN IMPROV SHOW?
1, 2, 3, 4.
1. The performers ask for a ONE WORD suggestion from the audience.
2. The monologist says a series of stories relating to the word.
3. The people on the stage then perform a scene relating to the story and/ or word.
4. The scene ends by someone running through the stage.
NAME AT LEAST THREE BENEFITS OF STORY CREATION
+100 for every CORRECT extra one
300 TOTAL for only 1
400 TOTAL for only 2
1. Working as team
2. Thinking on your feet
3. Being creative
4. Listening
5. Focus
What are 3 benefits of improv in real life?
150 for 1 answer
300 for 2 answers
+100 for any additional CORRECT answer
Improv can help:
1) boost confidence
2) work together
3) be more open minded
4) be more creative
5) have fun
etc....